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as in endured
to come safely through
the cat miraculously survived a two-story fall
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as in lasted
to continue to operate or to meet one's needs
some old-world customs still survive in modern-day America
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Recent Examples of survived
Denver coach Sean Payton was done with Wilson, and the Broncos survived the hit.
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Mac Engel
september 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
The brothers, Paul and Charles Buckel, survived.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
In addition to Kalima’s holograph, the Stories of Survival exhibit also features objects from those who survived such strife in Armenia, Bosnia, Cambodia, Iraq, Rwanda, South Sudan and Syria.
—Kelly Haramis, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
He is survived by his wife Hilary Blackmore, daughter Lilly Lazare-Greene and grandson Tarlo.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Later starring role as intrepid bike courier Jim, who miraculously survived the first two movies and, apparently, the ensuing 28 years.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Hopson and a 40-year-old Detroit man had gotten into a verbal argument in the backyard when Hopson pulled out a knife and stabbed the man, who survived.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Andrews, who survived cervical cancer in 2016, is the national spokesperson for Aflac’s new Check for Cancer campaign, which encourages folks to prioritize routine checkups and screenings for early cancer detection.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
The deer apparently survived and fled the scene before troopers arrived, officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Mac Engel
september 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
The brothers, Paul and Charles Buckel, survived.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
In addition to Kalima’s holograph, the Stories of Survival exhibit also features objects from those who survived such strife in Armenia, Bosnia, Cambodia, Iraq, Rwanda, South Sudan and Syria.
—Kelly Haramis, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
He is survived by his wife Hilary Blackmore, daughter Lilly Lazare-Greene and grandson Tarlo.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Later starring role as intrepid bike courier Jim, who miraculously survived the first two movies and, apparently, the ensuing 28 years.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Hopson and a 40-year-old Detroit man had gotten into a verbal argument in the backyard when Hopson pulled out a knife and stabbed the man, who survived.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Andrews, who survived cervical cancer in 2016, is the national spokesperson for Aflac’s new Check for Cancer campaign, which encourages folks to prioritize routine checkups and screenings for early cancer detection.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
The deer apparently survived and fled the scene before troopers arrived, officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survived
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Before welcoming William, the couple endured a six-year-long road to parenthood that included health issues for each of them in addition to their fertility struggles.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The attacker was sidelined for eight months and endured setbacks during his rehabilitation.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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His killing spree lasted five years before he was caught on July 14, 2021, in connection with the deaths of two boys ages 12 and 13, The Washington Post reported.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In that lone start against the Miami Marlins, Tong lasted five innings and struck out six batters.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Since Missouri moved from the Big 12 to the SEC on July 1, 2012, the program has lived quite a second life in the South.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Becoming a saint In the Catholic faith, sainthood is reserved for those who have lived a life of heroic virtues, offered their life for others or died for their faith, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Still, the Taliban prevailed decisively.—
Dan Fisher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Experts prevailed, for a while.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Having weathered so many punches heretofore, the viewer is more likely to be numb than moved.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Miami has weathered some controversy in the buildup to opening day, with a linebackers coach on indefinite leave after a domestic abuse matter, with Hill stripped of his captaincy, and with last year’s 8-9 record putting coach Mike McDaniel’s future on less-than-firm ground.—
Greg Cote
September 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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After taking a 19-8 loss Friday while the Mets unveiled Jonah Tong for five inning, the Marlins scored five in the first inning, withstood two homers by Juan Soto in an 11-8 win Saturday and easily earned a 5-1 victory Sunday.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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But Johnson – who did have a big first half passing – withstood the pressure to complete an 8-yard scoring strike to senior Ja’Dale Thompson on the Raiders’ next possession.—
Frank Rajikowski,
Twin Cities,
30 Aug. 2025
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But with an encouraging slate of opponents upcoming, there’s more hope for this Cowboys team to make a push for the playoffs today than there was yesterday.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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If there was the intention to strengthen in central defence with Jaka Bijol, should that have heralded the right moment to generate more room in the transfer budget with Struijk’s sale?—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Survived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survived. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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